The Church of Scientology has appealed for religious tolerance after its $12 million bid to redevelop its Sydney headquarters sparked fears from neighbours of an increase in “menacing” and “aggressive” recruitment tactics.

"The train station is an important symbol of both the past and the future possibilities of this neighborhood," said Greg Hodge, chairman of RAILS, an Oakland nonprofit that is leading the push to redevelop the station.

United's good fortune in having access to acres of land to redevelop Old Trafford, and Arsenal's exhaustive fight to construct the Emirates, means they earn more from home matches per season than from TV and broadcasting.